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File #: 24-2268   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 10/16/2024 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Liberty Tavern - District 3
District: District 3
Attachments: 1. Attachment - Liberty Tavern - Data.pdf, 2. Attachment - Liberty Tavern - Map.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Liberty Tavern - District 3

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 307456.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Jeffrey Miller, Agent

 

License Type

Series 6 - Bar

 

Location

10618 N. Cave Creek Road, #104

Zoning Classification: C-2

Council District: 3

 

This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a bar. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow outdoor dining and outdoor liquor service.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is October 29, 2024.

 

Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, a spirituous liquor license shall be issued only after satisfactory showing of the capability, qualifications and reliability of the applicant and that the public convenience and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance. If an application is filed for the issuance of a license for a location, that on the date the application is filed has a valid license of the same series issued at that location, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the public convenience and best interest of the community at that location was established at the time the location was previously licensed. The presumption shall not apply once the licensed location has not been in use for more than 180 days.

 

Other Active Liquor License Interest in Arizona

The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of Arizona. This information is listed below and includes liquor license violations on file with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control and, for locations within the boundaries of Phoenix, the number of aggregate calls for police service within the last 12 months for the address listed.

 

Cactus Tavern (Series 6)

2017 E. Cactus Road, Ste. I & J, Phoenix

Calls for police service: 47

Liquor license violations: None

 

Rooster Tavern (Series 6)

14202 N. Scottsdale Road, #104, Phoenix

Calls for police service: 32

Liquor license violations: None

 

Public Opinion

No protest or support letters were received within the 20-day public comment period.

 

Applicant’s Statement

The applicant submitted the following statement in support of this application. Spelling, grammar and punctuation in the statement are shown exactly as written by the applicant on the City Questionnaire.

 

I have the capability, reliability and qualifications to hold a liquor license because:

“The owner has successfully operated two other businesses in the State of Arizona. He will continue to abide by Title 4 liquor laws and ensure his employees are Title 4 trained.”

 

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:

“This location has been open and operational for several years. Would like to continue to offer our community a place to come and socialize, eat and drink.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application noting the applicant must resolve any pending City of Phoenix building and zoning requirements, and be in compliance with the City of Phoenix Code and Ordinances.

 

Attachments

Attachment - Liberty Tavern - Data

Attachment - Liberty Tavern - Map

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.